TURKEY WITH HERBED RICE DRESSING

Turkey with Herbed Rice Dressing image

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped celery leaves
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons pepper, divided
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
4 cups cooked rice, cooled
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon tarragon
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 turkey (10 - 12 pounds)
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter or margarine

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown pork, beef and onion drain. In a large bowl, combine eggs, parsley, celery leaves, poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder mix well. Add meat mixture and rice. Just before baking, stuff turkey. skewer openings tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Combine garlic, thyme, tarragon, marjoram and remaining salt, pepper and garlic powder rub over turkey. Add broth and butter to pan. Bake at 325° for 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until thermometer reads 185°, basting frequently. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of aluminum foil. Remove all dressing. Editor's Note: Dressing may be baked in a greased 2-1/2-qt. covered baking dish at 325° for 70 minutes (uncover during the last 10 minutes).© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

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